The NeurologyLive® epilepsy clinical focus page provides information, podcasts, videos, and news about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, study and clinical trial findings, and interviews with physicians related to epilepsy and related epileptic conditions, including Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, tuberous sclerosis complex, focal seizures, nonmotor seizures, and more.
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The expanded indication, supported by a phase 2 open-label trial, includes children of all ages with CLN2 disease, regardless of whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic.
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NeuroVoices: Scott Perry, MD, on the Intricacies and Value of Diagnosing Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
April 24th 2024The head of neurosciences at the Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center of Cook Children’s Medical Center provided commentary on the need to properly diagnose Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and the negative downstream impacts of misdiagnosis or underdiagnosing patients.
Impact of Antiepileptic Medications and Sex Hormones on Maternal and Child Outcomes in Epilepsy
April 18th 2024Paula Emanuela Voinescu, MD, PhD, director of the Women's Epilepsy Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, talked about the influence of sex hormones on maternal outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy treated with antiseizure medication.
Analysis on the Efficacy of Cenobamate in Pediatric Patients With Refractory Epilepsy
April 17th 2024Kate Labiner, MD, a pediatric epileptologist at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, talked about the potential of cenobamate in pediatric patients with refractory focal epilepsy who have failed multiple medications.
Recognizing the Importance of Diagnosing Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: M. Scott Perry, MD
April 13th 2024The head of neurosciences at the Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center of Cook Children’s Medical Center discussed the complex nature of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and where improvements could be made in diagnosing patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Current Roadblocks Toward Expanding Gene Therapy Across Pediatric Neurology: Shafali Jeste, MD
April 10th 2024The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles described some of the major resource and policy-level barriers for gene therapy in pediatric neurological conditions. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Advancements in Minimally Invasive Epilepsy Surgery Techniques: Hai Sun, MD, PhD
April 10th 2024The associate professor of neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School talked about minimally invasive techniques and neurostimulation strategies to make epilepsy surgery safer and more effective. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
Marinus Reports Several Positive Trial Updates on Antiseizure Medication Ganaxolone
April 8th 2024Ganaxolone, a synthetic neurosteroid, has ongoing studies in tuberous sclerosis complex and super refractory status epilepticus, as well as upcoming research in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and other epileptic encephalopathies.
Overcoming Access Barriers to Epilepsy Surgery: Hai Sun, MD, PhD
April 3rd 2024The associate professor of neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School talked about the superiority of surgical treatment for certain types of epilepsy and the barriers patients face to access this treatment approach. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Challenges in Identifying Markers for Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Shafali Jeste, MD
April 2nd 2024The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provided insight on the barriers to prevent neurodevelopmental disorders and the lack of currently validated biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]